Correctional Facilities have a myriad of concerns when it comes to doing laundry, including inmate safety, inventory and fabric longevity and productivity. Industrial washer and dryers need to be gentle on inventory such as blankets and sheets; programmable to handle a variety of items, including inmates' personals and rugged mop heads; and be equipped to handle hundreds of pounds of incoming laundry each day. Since inmates often operate the laundry equipment, it also needs to be easy to use and offer lock-out safety features.
Continental Girbau Inc. (Continental) is the largest of 15 subsidiaries of the Girbau Group, based in Vic, Spain. Continental markets industrial and commercial laundry products - washers, dryers and ironers - throughout North America. Continental products are proven performers engineered for efficiency, productivity, programmability, ease of use and durability. Continental laundry products meet rigorous environmental and safety standards including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and can contribute to LEED® Certification.